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Superintendent | Life Sciences, Healthcare & Academic Projects

Newburyport, Massachusetts Permanent USD125,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
My client is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead ground-up and renovation projects across the Life Science, Academic, Healthcare, and Interiors markets throughout New England. This role offers the opportunity to run projects independently, mentor Assistant Superintendents, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients while working closely with company leadership.
  • Join a growing builder with a booming Life Science pipeline
  • Direct access to ownership with real autonomy on your projects

About Our Client

My client is a well-established and highly respected construction firm that has built a reputation for delivering complex projects while maintaining a people-first culture. With a strong backlog of upcoming work and hands-on leadership involvement, they offer the stability of an established contractor combined with the flexibility and accessibility of a smaller organization.

Job Description

  • Lead all on-site construction activities for ground-up and renovation projects.
  • Manage project schedules, subcontractors, safety compliance, and site logistics.
  • Serve as the primary on-site representative, maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Coordinate daily with project management teams, ownership, and field personnel to ensure successful project execution.
  • Direct and mentor Assistant Superintendents while fostering a collaborative jobsite culture.
  • Utilize Procore and Microsoft Project to manage project documentation, scheduling, and reporting.
  • Maintain quality control standards and drive projects to successful completion.
  • Ensure all work is performed safely while upholding company and regulatory safety standards.
  • Manage projects throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, and Southern New Hampshire.
  • Collaborate closely with company leadership, who remain actively involved in project support and decision-making.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 5+ years of Superintendent experience managing commercial construction projects.
  • Experience overseeing ground-up and/or complex renovation projects.
  • Background in Life Science, Tenant Interiors, Healthcare, Academic, or Higher Education construction preferred.
  • Strong scheduling experience utilizing Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
  • Experience with Procore or comparable construction management platforms.
  • Proven ability to lead subcontractors, coordinate trades, and maintain project schedules.
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
  • Strong commitment to jobsite safety and quality control.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders while maintaining project momentum.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the New England region as project assignments require.



What's on Offer

  • Up to $155K base salary
  • Bonus potential
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Direct access to ownership and leadership
  • Strong project pipeline through 2027
  • Work-life balance focused culture



Contact
Alexa Depase
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7116101

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Newburyport
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alexa Depase
Job Reference
JN-092026-7116101
 

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